Forum : Reducing Risk & Building Community

No one thinks about emergencies—until they’re the only thing that matters.

The Anniversary floods have forced a long-avoided conversation about climate adaptation. No one wants Auckland to face another disaster like January 2023, which resulted in $4 billion in losses. So, how can we prevent it from happening again? And who should take the lead—insurance companies, the owners of soon-to-be stranded assets, local or central government, or communities?

This crucial discussion, led by local board member Alex Bonham brings together John Rix, Principal flood consultant at Tonkin & Taylor, Asaad Shamseldin, Professor of Engineering and Design, and Jennifer Salmond, professor of Geography of the University of Auckland to explore scenarios and potential solutions that could ease the transition toward a more resilient future.